Argued and Submitted March 9, 2005 — Portland, Oregon.
Opinion by Judge Reinhardt; Dissent by Judge Bybee.
OPINION
REINHARDT, Circuit Judge:
I.
This case presents the question whether a state prisoner who contends that he is actually innocent, but whose principal witness is coerced by the state into not testifying on his behalf, may pursue his federal constitutional claims in federal court notwithstanding his failure to comply...
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